Final Assessment

Construct a Dialogue

Name: Kriti Kannan

Student ID: 22WU0104064

Batch: AIML - A

Date: 29th April, 2024

I. James Baldwin and Friedrich Nietzsche on the importance of morality in humans and
the dilemma over few “capable” people taking it into their own hands.

This is about two thinkers who are seldom considered together and highlights previously
unnoticed similarities in their critical responses to scientism (excessive belief in the power of
scientific knowledge and techniques) which was just as prevalent in the late nineteenth
century as it is today.

James Baldwin (JB)

James Baldwin was born on August 2, 1924, in New York City, and passed away on
December 1, 1987, in Saint-Paul de Vence, France. He was a writer who spoke
passionately about race in America, making him one of the most important voices of the
20th century. Baldwin wrote in a clear and powerful way, delving into the complexities
of race relations with a sharp understanding and sometimes strong emotions.

Friedrich Nietzsche (FN)

Friedrich Nietzsche was born on October 15, 1844, in Röcken, Saxony, Prussia (which is
part of present-day Germany), and he died on August 25, 1900, in Weimar, Thuringian
States. He was a German thinker, writer, and critic of culture, whose ideas had a big
impact on modern thought.
Nietzsche looked deeply into the reasons behind traditional Western religion, morality,
and philosophy. His ideas influenced many theologians, philosophers, psychologists,
poets, novelists, and playwrights for years. He's famous for saying "God is dead," which
reflects on the impact of secularism from the Enlightenment. This idea shaped European
thought long after he passed away.
(Practically there cannot be a conversation between these two famous personalities as
James Baldwin was born on August 2, 1924, and died on December 1, 1987 whereas
Friedrich Nietzsche was born on October 15, 1844, and died on August 25, 1900. Before
James Baldwin was born Friedrich Nietzsche died thus this is an imaginary conversation
between the two)
JB: Good morning sir, hope everything is good at your end. I was just going through
your work the “God is dead”. I think our ideologies resembles to a great extent, and I am
fortunate to meet you today at this platform, I am excited to share few thoughts and ideas
on the importance of morality in humans and the dilemma over few “capable” people
taking it into their own hands.
FN: Hello JB I am fine thank you, hope the same. I was busy traveling throughout USA
to study in depth about the racial discriminations and existence of the race which is
termed to be superior, though I have my doubts on that, if somebody cannot follow the
basic morality within them than how can he be capable of taking those morals into their
hands and preach others to follow them.
JB: Yes sir, you are right nobody should assassinate moralities and we should make sure
nobody tries to take it into their hands and misuse its inner meaning, take its twists and
turns to their advantage as they use the name of god for every little thing where it is not
required. We have to trust in ourselves not on somebody who is invisible and does not
exist according to science.
FN: Spot on JB! Good to know your thoughts, people should give ample priorities to the
living and visible beings than on losing half of their lives relying on somebody who
cannot personally come to you for rescue. Be kind to everyone around you do not show
discrimination to fellow beings based on his work, colour etc., bring equality which is the
truth ruling over the globe from centuries.
JB: True Sir, religious morals and culture is ruling our minds and restricting us to move
forward. If we try to think over other aspects scientifically then the growth and
development would be in different sphere than what we are now with cultural rites
binding us, allowing us not to grow further.
FN: JB, before I leave, I have to admit that your thoughts have been really insightful.
Speaking with someone who has the same vision for a society that is more morally aware
is refreshing. Together, let's discuss and work on projects that will further advance these
ideals.

JB: Sir, I couldn't agree more. Working together is essential to implementing real
change. By uniting, we can make our voices heard louder and connect with more people,
sparking debates and promoting moral reflection.
FN: Hmm! JB let us catch up at tea sometime later; I am in a hurry right now as I have a
flight to catch to New York.
JB: Sir, now that I have your details with me I will be in touch with you. Mr. FN, nice
talking to you, this gave me an opportunity to analyze your thought process and I think
we both can bring about changes through our writings and speeches. Goodbyes see you at
the earliest.

CONCLUSION: James Baldwin and Friedrich Nietzsche remind us how important it is to be good
and fair to each other. Even though they lived at different times, their belief in doing the right
thing still rings true today. They want us to think about what's right and treat everyone with
kindness and respect. Their exchange inspires reflection and action, encouraging us to embrace
the values of kindness, fairness, and respect in our daily lives.

II. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and M.K. Gandhi on the role of freedom and autonomy of
women in erasing the caste system

Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar were two important figures in India's history, each having
their own identity starving for social change and reform in their own unique ways.

MAHATMA GANDHI (MKG)

Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India. He became a

very important leader in India's fight for independence from British rule. Gandhi
believed in using peaceful ways to make change, which he called Satyagraha. His
ideas inspired many people around the world.

Gandhiji thought that standing up for what is right, even if it meant breaking unjust
laws, could bring about change. He led movements like the Salt March and Quit India
Movement, which helped India gain freedom from British rule. Despite facing many
challenges, including being put in jail, Gandhi never gave up on his beliefs in peace
and unity.
Sadly, Gandhi was killed on January 30, 1948. But his legacy as a symbol of peace
and justice lives on in the hearts of people all over the world.
Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR (DBA)
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow, India. He was a very
important person in India's society and politics. Dr. Ambedkar helped write the Indian
Constitution and fought against unfair treatment based on caste.

Even though he was born into a lower caste himself, Dr. Ambedkar spent his life
trying to help people from marginalized communities, especially Dalits. He led the
committee that created the Indian Constitution and made sure it included rules to
protect people's rights, promote fairness, and help those who were treated unfairly.

MKG: Hello! Ambedkar I am glad to see you after a long time and good to know that you are
well aware of the conditions of the women in our country irrespective of their status and
background. Happy to read the article you published on women rights and role of such women
towards their freedom and autonomy in erasing the caste system.
DBA: Hello! Bapuji I am obliged to hear such great words from you. Thank you, we are a group
of 34 men and women who are rigorously working towards caste system issues in our nation. We
feel women in every household are responsible for raising the future generation and can build
strong personalities towards irradiation of caste system.
MKG: You are right women can build a strong nation. She can be goddess Durga for the bad and
Lakshmi for the kind. If she decides on something she can easily bring out changes.
DBA: Sir, I have few ideas on how to go about with this reform. But before that I want you to
understand the overall condition of women in general and that of dalit women
MKG: Then what is the delay why don’t you put it across to me we can see what best can be
done.
DBA: Women are not given equal rights as that of men in our nation --- though this a global issue
lets us first try to focus on our nation, --- few families who are educated also in some way or the
other do not give their women enough freedom to express their views in any matter let that be
family or even her own matters. Dalit women’s situations are even worse they are often working
in modern slavery and are key targets for trafficking. They are used as debt slaves in brick kilns,
garment industries and agriculture. 98% of those are forced into de-humanizing work of manual
scavenging, removing human waste by hand etc. Dalit women may also be born into temple
prostitution as ‘Deva-dasis’ (sex slaves) in India or be branded prostitutes in Nepal due to their
caste status.

MKG: Yes Ambedkar I am aware of these conditions of women though these are inhuman, this is
the culture which is coming from ages and will definitely take time to address, though I have not
experienced the situations as you did at the ground level. I was focusing more towards reforms
on freedom from slavery at the external level with the tools of non-violence and then I would
like to help solve the issues which are internal.
DBA: I am sorry sir but I differ with your ideology of freedom I look at the freedom from any
kind of slavery at any level be it caste or the freedom women struggle to get at their homes.
MKG: Yes though ideologies differ we should have a similar goal that is development of the
nation with the development of the people in it.
DBA: Yes now I agree with you sir we have to achieve these reforms by educating each and
every citizens specially women. An educated women can bring about changes in any aspect, be it
a caste system or any other aspect of growth.
MKG: True Ambedkar but the value good or bad is being imbibed from generations it will not be
eradicated totally or immediately we have to have a strong foundation to start off with and then
ensure it will be carried out till the end.
DBA: Yes sir we have to frame laws in such a way that no caste, people or any religious culture
should come in the way of happiness of any living being be it a man, woman, animal or plants.
All have the right to live and breathe freely and we should ensure we give them such a society to
live in peace and harmony.
MKG: Very true why don’t you do that! You are the right person who has experienced, observed
and is in a position to put it across and bring about changes. Make sure you select such people to
form a committee who have similar thoughts and ideologies to work on these reforms.
DBA: Yes sir I will first put the proposal on the paper then put it across to the Constituent
Assembly through Presidentji. Also women should be educated in such a way that she will be
given freedom to work towards irradiation of all the difference and bring about a positive change
in the society.
MKG: See you Ambedkar with the entire document and a frame work of the ideologies we are
dreaming of, that is “a highly developed nation with unity in diversity, with no inequality and
violence”. “A free and happy India with growth and prosperity”.
DBA: Yes sir, all the words uttered by you will be a reality one day we will all work together to
achieve these and never let the scarifies of our freedom fighters go in vain. We will not sleep
peacefully nor allow other to do so till our goals of the nation are fulfilled.
MKG: I have a meeting to address people in Delhi today. Hope to see you soon Ambedkar.

DBA: Namaste sir, Jai Hind...

CONCLUSION: This was a simple conversation by two big legends of our history there after Dr.
B R. Ambedkar was made the chairperson of the Committee to frame our constitution; it is a
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic with a parliamentary system of
government. The Republic is governed in terms of the Constitution of India which was adopted
by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949 and came into force on 26th January, 1950.